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Transfer Rumours - May 30th

Expressandstar.com brings you all the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa and Walsall.

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Wolves

Celtic are reportedly interested in a deal for Leo Bonatini, who spent last season on-loan at Wolves.

The striker had a superb start to his temporary spell, but slowed in the second half of the season - totalling 12 goals and six assists.

Wolves are yet to announce whether they plan on making his move permanent, with the Scottish giants sniffing.

Meanwhile, it's being reported that Bournemouth have made a late bid for Wolves' on-loan defender Willy Boly, who is now set to sign up permanently at Molineux.

The reports claimed that the 24-year-old was of interest to Eddie Howe.

However, Wolves are now set to seal his move, with reports suggesting a £10m deal could be completed imminently.

West Brom

Burnley and Bournemouth are both reportedly keen on West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez this summer.

The 28-year-old has endured a tough season at Albion, but has still been one of the stand-out performers in their relegation season.

With the Baggies heading to the Championship, it seems the striker could have offers from the Premier League.

Reports also claim that Albion could look to Bristol City defender Aden Flint as a replacement for Jonny Evans, should he leave the club.

Evans can leave for £3m following the club's relegation, with several clubs reportedly circling.

If any deal goes ahead, Albion will reportedly move for the centre-back who is apparently rated at £9m.

Aston Villa

Reports claim that Atalanta are set to make Pierluigi Gollini's loan move from Aston Villa a permanent one.

Villa are set for another season in the Championship and need to bring in fund to meet FFP regulations, meaning a permanent sale will come as good news to Steve Bruce - who doesn't fancy the Italian.

He's spent the last 18 months on-loan at the Italian side, barely playing - but it seems he's done enough to tempt them to part way with £3.5m for his services, should the reports be believed.

Meanwhile, one man who could be reportedly set to join Villa is Tobias Pachonik, from Italian second tier side Carpi FC.

A number of other clubs are apparently keen on the full-back, including Southampton and Eintracht Frankfurt.

A move for the German right-back would seem unlikely given Villa's already sizeable collection of right-sided defenders.

Walsall

Erhun Oztumer has been linked with a trio of Championship clubs as he edges toward a Walsall exit.

The Turkish midfielder is very unlikely to stay at Walsall next season with his contract expiring and Championship clubs looming.

It's rumoured that Bolton, Preston and Blackburn are all keen.